Videos
In these video episodes of California Forest News, we explore the National Forests in California on various topics that include wildfire management, recreation, safety, etc. Episode numbers shown in video title. Thanks for watching!
This episode of California Forest News explains how wildland firefighters consider many factors when deciding how to suppress a fire, using two major…
This episode of California Forest News explains how Incident Management Teams are deployed on large wildfires. Based on personal experience with…
In this episode of California Forest News, we look at another Federal Interagency Hotshot Crew. Based out of the Six Rivers National Forest, meet the…
In this episode, the second of a two-part series, we continue our conversation with the Eldorado Hotshots. Learn how a longer, more intense wildfire…
In this episode, the first of a two-part series, we catch up with the Eldorado Hotshots to learn what a Hotshot crew is and how they protect…
Learn about the different types of prescribed fire as well as the methodical process the U.S. Forest Service and our partners use to reintroduce…
We explain the importance of routine, low intensity fire within California’s fire adapted ecosystems. We also explain the consequences of removing,…
This episode features two experts from behind the scenes of the Caldor Fire: The Forest Supervisors of the Eldorado National Forest and the Lake…
We examine how fuel treatment areas on National Forest System lands changed the intensity of the Caldor Fire and provided opportunities for community…
We examine the combination of factors that exacerbate wildfire intensity and behavior including fuel, wind, terrain, and drought.